The pursuit of a professionally published book with “curb appeal”
Have you ever pulled a book from your shelf and paused to think about the time, craft, and coordination behind its creation? Or perhaps you’re an author preparing to publish your first book. While writing the manuscript is undeniably the greatest effort, without thoughtful design, layout, and production, that manuscript remains just that — a manuscript.
What is a hybrid publisher?
If you’ve written a book, came up with a book idea, or just read a book, then you’ve heard of book publishers. For many years, the only way to have your written work published was to secure an agent, send your manuscript to a traditional publishing house, and cross your fingers.
Hybrid publishers are more like a partner to the author. Both the risks and rewards are distributed more evenly between the two. An author doesn’t need an agent in hybrid publishing; however, hybrid publishers still uphold professional standards and appraise (vet) the idea/manuscript from the author.